What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Student) Campus Asst Lettinga-Career Services position at Davenport University?
Join Our Team at Davenport University – Campus Assistant for Career Services!
Are you passionate about helping others succeed while building valuable professional skills? At Davenport University, we’ve been empowering students for over 150 years, and now we’re looking for a Campus Assistant for Career Services to join our dynamic team and help make a lasting impact on students, alumni, and our community.
Position Overview:
As a Campus Assistant in Career Services, you’ll be a key player in helping students, faculty, staff, and employer partners thrive. This exciting role offers opportunities to develop office management, event planning, and communication skills, all while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. Plus, we make it a priority to provide meaningful tasks related to your area of study when possible.
This role not only gives you valuable hands-on experience but also offers opportunities for advancement! If eligible, you could be promoted to a Lead Work Study/Campus Assistant, gaining additional leadership responsibilities and an hourly raise.
Location: Grand Rapids – Lettinga Campus
Pay Range: 12.48/hr (Pay offered based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, faculty, and employers.
- Work closely with Career Coaches, Internship Managers, and department leadership to support career development activities.
- Assist in planning and organizing career fairs, networking events, employer training, and more.
- Schedule and confirm career coach appointments to keep students on track.
- Handle confidential student information with the highest integrity.
- Manage department email, generate reports, and track student post-graduate employment data.
- Assist with maintaining and promoting the department’s social media presence.
- Assist with advertising Career Services events through tabling and call campaigns.
- Utilize project management software (Basecamp), student/employer platform (Handshake), Google Apps, and Excel.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours as an undergraduate or 3 credit hours as a graduate student.
- Eligibility for federal work-study preferred (check with financial aid for more info).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new skills, software, and processes.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Problem-solving skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to navigate a business office environment and perform occasional light lifting (up to 20 pounds).
Why Join Davenport University? At Davenport University, you’ll be joining a community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth, while making a positive impact on our students, faculty, and employer partners.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of something impactful. Your journey starts here!
Davenport University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
